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International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule and of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup, starting on October 3 in Bangladesh.  

Bangladesh Honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina unveiled the trophy and launched the fixture of the Women's T20 World Cup on Sunday in the presence of Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultan Joty and Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur.   

Bangladesh are placed in Group B with England, South Africa, West Indies and Qualifier-2. Group A comprises India will defending champions Australia, New Zealand and Pakistan and Qualifier-1.

Qualifiers 1 and 2 will emerge from the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with the final being played on May 7.

Bangladesh Cricket Board CEO, Nizamuddin Chaudhary said: “We take great pride in revealing the fixture schedule for the ninth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Bringing an ICC World Cup back to Bangladesh is truly exciting, especially given the country's immense fan base eagerly awaiting this prestigious event."

"The Women’s T20 World Cup presents a glorious opportunity to elevate women’s cricket in Bangladesh and beyond. We've witnessed the remarkable success of previous Women’s World Cups, and this tournament has the potential to further propel the sport forward, attracting new fans and players worldwide."

"We are enthusiastic about the positive impact the Women’s T20 World Cup will have on the cricket landscape."

Each side will play four group matches at the tournament, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the cut-throat semi-finals on 17 and 18 October ahead of the Final in Dhaka on 20 October.

In total, there will be 23 matches played across 19 days in Dhaka and Sylhet, with reserve days in place for both semi-finals and the final should they be required.

The host will open the tournament against Qualifier 2 at Sher e Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur after the opening match between England and South Africa on October 3.

The Tigress will face England on October 5, West Indies on October 9 and South Africa on October 12 in the same venue.

Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Qualifier 1

Group B: South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Qualifier 2